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Leeds beat Forest to move clear of relegation zone
Leeds United move nine points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone, with a dominant 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest.

Must-win for Scots - as alternative doesn't bear thinking about
Tom English previews a must-win match for Scotland, as the alternative does not bear thinking about.

A result that puts Leeds safe, Forest in trouble - and Dyche in doubt?
After Leeds' win over Nottingham Forest on Friday, BBC Sport looks at what it all means for the Premier League relegation battle.

They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.

He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?

Son of rapper Lil Jon believed dead, days after going missing
Nathan Smith, a rapper who goes by DJ Young Slade, was reported missing after police said he ran out of his home early Tuesday

Lib Dem peer suspended again over harassment allegations
The party says it "has now received legal advice" that a 2013 inquiry into the allegations "was flawed in several respects".

I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.

Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Australian athletes bring the joy
The Aussies marching in the opening ceremony gave a lively entrance in each of their hubs.

'I feel at home here' - Carrick hints he wants Man Utd stay
Michael Carrick drops the first hint he wants to remain as Manchester United head coach beyond the end of this season

Raducanu reaches first final since 2021 US Open triumph
Emma Raducanu digs deep to secure a gritty win over Oleksandra Oliynykova and reach her first final since her 2021 US Open triumph.

Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on child sexual contact charges
A grand jury indictment announced on Friday supersedes initial charges brought by state prosecutors last month.

From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars
Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.

Martin Lewis has warned against overpaying student loans - but these graduates are
Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

'Police raid Mandelson homes' and 'Breaking the ice'
Police searching homes linked to Peter Mandelson after new revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files dominate Saturday's papers.

'It immerses you in fantasy': Why Bridgerton tourism is booming
Dive in to the Bridgerton corner of TikTok and you'll see fans posing in the show's real-life locations.

Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.

Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.

Their parents are in disgrace, what now for Beatrice and Eugenie?
The princesses will need to step out from their parents' shadow if they are to be an active part of the Royal Family.